Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Seamless Moving Solutions
At On The Move, we have dedicated ourselves to redefining the moving experience through unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of combined experience in residential and commercial moving, our team approaches every relocation with meticulous planning and execution. Our founder, who has spent four decades in the industry, established this company to address common pain points clients face during moves, from unexpected costs to inadequate insurance coverage. We distinguish ourselves through fixed-cost quotes, in-person estimates for larger homes, and a rigorous hiring process that ensures only the most qualified professionals handle your belongings. Our state-of-the-art storage facility provides climate-controlled security with full liability coverage throughout the entire moving process.Recognized as a multi-year Ruthies Award winner for Middle Tennessee's favorite moving company, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to deliver seamless transitions for households and businesses alike. Every move, whether local or cross-country, benefits from our proprietary preparation protocols, including advance crating and apartment scheduling coordination. Our comprehensive approach extends to specialized services like furniture assembly, IT relocation, and debris removal, ensuring complete solutions for every client's unique needs.
Services
Residential Movers
Commercial Movers
Long Distance Moves
Packing and Unpacking
Storage Solutions
Furniture Assembly
IT Relocation
Debris Removal
Apartment Scheduling
Crate Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We provide fixed-cost quotes with complete price transparency from start to finish
- Our team undergoes rigorous background checks and drug testing for quality assurance
- We offer climate-controlled storage with full liability coverage during entire relocation process
- Our proprietary preparation protocols include advance crating and apartment scheduling coordination
- Recognized as multi-year Ruthies Award winner for best moving company in Rutherford County
What people say
Best moving experience ever
Top notch service
Professional and reliable
No broken items
Phenomenal moving team
Services
Residential Movers
Our residential moving specialists handle all household relocations with precision and care. From single apartments to large estates, we protect fragile items using door frame protection, moving blankets, and stretch wrap. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team provides fixed-cost quotes and in-person estimates for homes over 2,500 square feet. We coordinate complex moves involving multiple floors, tight spaces, and special access requirements while maintaining complete transparency about all costs involved.
Commercial Movers
We specialize in minimizing business downtime during office relocations. Our commercial moving team handles furniture assembly, IT equipment relocation, and industrial moving with after-hours service options. Fully licensed and insured, we provide pre-move budget agreements and coordinate liquidation services when needed. Our experience with corporate relocations includes managing security clearances and providing certificates of insurance for commercial properties.
Storage Solutions
Our climate-controlled storage facility offers both short-term and permanent storage options. We provide full-service packing, crating, and inventory management with continuous liability coverage. The facility features pest control, high-tech security, and specialized storage racks for upholstered furniture. Clients benefit from seamless integration with moving services, including delivery scheduling and coordinated relocation timelines.
Packing Services
We offer comprehensive packing and unpacking services using premium materials and protective techniques. Our team utilizes stretch wrap, foam padding, and custom crating for fragile items. The service includes labeling systems for easy unpacking and specialized packing for electronics, artwork, and delicate possessions. Clients receive transparent pricing for packing materials and labor as part of our fixed-cost quotes.
Long Distance Moves
We handle cross-country relocations with coordinated logistics planning. Our long-distance service includes route optimization, transit insurance, and multi-state permitting. The team manages complex deliveries to new construction sites and coordinates storage solutions for timing gaps. With experience moving clients between California and New Hampshire, we maintain consistent service quality and liability coverage throughout the entire relocation process.
People
Don Watson
President
With 40 years in the moving industry and 14 years leading On The Move, Don Watson brings extensive expertise to every relocation. He has owned the company for seven years and oversees operations with a focus on customer satisfaction. A Murfreesboro resident, he combines deep local knowledge with national moving experience.
Heath Watson
Operations Manager
As Operations Manager with 15 years of family moving business experience, Heath Watson ensures smooth daily operations. With third-generation industry knowledge and six years at On The Move, he manages crew coordination and service quality while maintaining strong community ties in Middle Tennessee.
Lisa Watson
Marketing Manager
Lisa Watson brings eight years of retail management experience to her marketing role. As a former Parent-Teacher Store manager and kindergarten teacher, she applies educational communication skills to client relations while managing the company's community engagement initiatives.
Ashley Scott
Office Manager
With five years in the moving industry and prior preschool teaching experience, Ashley Scott manages commercial accounts and office operations. A Murfreesboro native, she combines organizational skills from both education and logistics sectors to coordinate complex commercial moves.
Questions
What areas do you service for residential moves?
We serve all of Middle Tennessee including Murfreesboro, La Vergne, and Nashville, with long-distance capabilities across all 50 states.
Do you provide storage solutions during moves?
Yes, we offer climate-controlled storage with full liability coverage during both storage and transportation phases of your relocation.
Are your moving quotes fixed-cost?
We provide fixed-cost quotes for most moves, with transparent pricing that includes packing materials, transportation, and valuation coverage.
How do you handle fragile items?
We use specialized padding, stretch wrap, and crating techniques with door frame protection and floor coverings to ensure safe transport of delicate items.
What commercial moving services do you offer?
Our commercial services include furniture assembly, IT relocation, office liquidation, and after-hours moves with coordinated security clearances.
Can you move large or specialty items?
Yes, our team handles oversized furniture, pianos, and specialty equipment using professional rigging techniques and appropriate equipment.
